Dr. Gregory Thiemann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gregory W. Thiemann is an Associate Professor at York University, specializing in Sustainable Environmental Management. He has obtained his PhD and MSc from Dalhousie University and a BSc (Honours) from McMaster University. His research focuses on foraging ecology and conservation of Arctic carnivores, investigating the trophic relationships among top predators and their prey. Thiemann employs biochemical tracers, including fatty acids and stable isotopes, to study the diets of carnivores and understand their hunting behaviors. His work also utilizes satellite tracking to assess animal movement and engage with governmental agencies and Indigenous communities in the North. Thiemann's extensive research efforts reflect a commitment to understanding and predicting the impacts of climate change on wildlife populations and human communities in the Arctic.

Research Interests

Courses

Ecology Conservation Science Northern Ecosystems: Natural History Arctic Regions Ecology Environmental Studies

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.